David Haynes

David Haynes has served as a professor of public administration and public policy. He previously has served as President of Northern Michigan University. David has been involved in the public administration and political science field for over 45 years.

Addressing Rural Challenges: A Conversation with Scott Erbisch

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, seasoned public administrator Scott Erbisch joins David Haynes to discuss the unique challenges faced by rural areas in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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Hematites Win, State Population Growth, Opportunity for Rural Voice on MI Supreme Court, Toll Roads, Funds for the UP Approved, and HS Training Opportunity

Hematites Win, State Population Growth, Opportunity for Rural Voice on MI Supreme Court, Toll Roads, Funds for the UP Approved, and HS Training Opportunity. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Solar Energy at the Former Groveland Mine Site: A Conversation with Lois Ellis & Elise Matz

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Lois Ellis, Executive Director of the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance, and Elise Matz, Vice President of Circle Power Renewables, to discuss the transformative solar energy project at the former Groveland Mine site in Dickinson County.

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Congratulations to LSSU, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Gives Grant, Weed Funds to Flow, & From the World Around Us

Congratulations to LSSU, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Gives Grant, Weed Funds to Flow, & From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Michigan Taxation Reader Survey, New LSSU President, UP Hospital to Close, Reminder for Veterans in Your Community, Tax Credit Checks, Student Loan Help, & Increase in High School Graduates

Michigan Taxation Reader Survey, New LSSU President, UP Hospital to Close, Reminder for Veterans in Your Community, Tax Credit Checks, Student Loan Help, & Increase in High School Graduates. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Global Service from Upper Peninsula Roots: Talking to Karen Ogle About Her Foreign Service Career

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Karen Ogle, a Marquette native who has carved out a distinguished career in the U.S. State Department’s Foreign Service.

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Western UP Copper Mine Complexities, UP Voter Information, Legal Service Dates for UP Vets, UP Leader Appointed, & Opioid Counseling to be Available

Western UP Copper Mine Complexities, UP Voter Information, Legal Service Dates for UP Vets, UP Leader Appointed, & Opioid Counseling to be Available. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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National Sauna Week, Free Legal Services for UP Veterans, Governor Whitmer Issues 2024 Goals, Free Speech on UP Campus, & Marquette Named Best Place to Visit

National Sauna Week, Free Legal Services for UP Veterans, Governor Whitmer Issues 2024 Goals, Free Speech on UP Campus, & Marquette Named Best Place to Visit. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Finlandia Property Bought Up, Free Speech on UP Higher Ed Campuses, Primaries in the 109th, Powell Township Says No to Rockets, & From the World Around Us

Finlandia Property Bought Up, Free Speech on UP Higher Ed Campuses, Primaries in the 109th, Powell Township Says No to Rockets, & From the World Around Us. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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Welcome to 2024, Former UP State Rep Awaiting Charges, LSSU Reveals Banished Words List, Good News for Michigan, and Schools of Choice Grow

Welcome to 2024, Former UP State Rep Awaiting Charges, LSSU Reveals Banished Words List, Good News for Michigan, and Schools of Choice Grow. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.

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